Daniel Fast: Greek Lenten Fritters (Tiganites)

The following is based on this recipe. Similar to small pancakes, these light, crispy medallion-sized treats are a delight served with honey or petimezi… or with syrup, preserves, or a creative topping of your own design. They can be eaten as a sweet snack, with breakfast, or as a brunch dish. Favorites during The Great Lent, these contain no eggs or dairy products. If served with honey, they are perfect for a Daniel Fast as well.

Using an electric mixer, beat the ginger ale, salt, water, raki or brandy, and lemon juice on low speed. Sift together the baking powder and flour and add slowly to the bowl, beating on high. When all the flour has been added, continue to beat on high speed for 2 to 3 minutes until smooth.

Preheat ¼ to ⅓ inch of olive oil in a heavy-bottomed frying pan or skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, fry the pancakes using a rounded tablespoon of batter for each. Fry 2 to 3 minutes on each side until lightly golden. Remove from pan with a metal slotted spoon. Drain well on paper towels.

Approximately 5 servings of 8-10 pancakes each

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High in selenium
High in thiamin
Very low in saturated fat
No cholesterol

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In Greek: τηγανήτες, pronounced tee-ghah-NEE-tess

Add more oil between batches if the level in the pan drops too low.

Serve with your choice of honey, petimezi, syrup, preserves, or other topping of your choice.

I would love to hear any feedback about this recipe. Did you make it? Did you enjoy it? Did you make any adjustments to it?

Hallee

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